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Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23'

Do you want to test your angling skills in the waters of Belize? Maybe you’re an avid fisher looking for the next trophy catch? Hardcore Fishing Charters can put you on the best bite, whatever your skill level or preference!

Captain Erwin Westby invites you to join him for a fishing excursion on board his 23’ Imemsa Panga. This design is ideal for fishing the flats because of its shallow drafts – you’ll be able to access the lagoons and shallow waters all across the locale. It’s powered by a 70HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine and can handle 3 anglers plus the crew.

The charter offers various trips, able to cater to any angler’s tastes. Looking to master your fly cast? Head out into the flats around Placencia and hook up Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon. If you’re a fan of trolling you can go after Kingfish and other species. Fans of spin casting can look forward to hitting the reefs and where you can go after various Jacks, Snappers, Barracuda, Mackerel, and other fish.

The crew will provide you with all the tackle you may need on a trip but you’re free to bring your favorite rod if you want to. If you’re a first-timer, don’t worry, the crew will instruct you and help you learn the basics. If you’re a master angler they’ll assist you in your quest for the hottest bite.

Book a trip with Hardcore Fishing Charters and explore the exciting fishery of Belize!



FAQs about Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23'

Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Spin Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Beach BBQ & Lobster Dive (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment

Trips booked with Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Hardcore Fishing Charters – 23' include:
  • Bonefish
  • Hogfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Erwin Westby
Placencia, Belize
10 Fishing Reports
18 Customer reviews
Member since December 2014
Captain Erwin Westby grew up in a small fishing village (Placencia). He began fishing commercially at the early age of 15, to pay his way through school in Belize which led him to pursue being an international captain. He studied in Texas at the US Coast Guard school (Hudson Marine) where he obtained his 100-ton license, after which he started working on private yachts and became captain of a 61' Viking. He's traveled the world and did many fishing tournaments, now he's back home to where it all started! He and his team will do their best to make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonefish Bonefish
Hogfish Hogfish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Imemsa Panga (Drift boat) originally built in 2013. Powered by a 70HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Placencia to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Her first saltwater fish on the fly is a bonefish.
Baracuda on lightackle, great job.
Hardcore fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
38%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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Phillip M.
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Martin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 28, 2018
my Husband has gone on several offshore fishing trips.  Hiwever, this was my first experience offshore fishing..we both had...
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Ted R.
Meridian, ID
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
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Hardcore fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on January 17, 2020
Martin did a great job getting me on fish. Worked his butt off considering the weather conditions. I will definitely book...
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Brad S.
Arvada, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Erwin

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on January 31, 2020
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Charles H.
Littleton, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day great memories

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Spin Fishing on March 25, 2019
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Caroline M.
Deer Lodge, MT
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 19, 2018
Martin was very accommodating. He tried to go to places where tarpon should have been. When no tarpon was found, he took us...
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